Delhi Middle

Delhi Middle, a compact middle-grades school in Delhi, California, overseen by Delhi Unified, caters to 367 students, covering grades 7 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 659 students per school, that is 44% smaller than typical.

Across the 5 schools in Delhi Unified (2,276 students total), Delhi Middle accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Delhi Middle shows that nearly all students (93%) are Hispanic; the rest comes out to 4% White, 3% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 63% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 17.5:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 20.7:1, putting Delhi Middle tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 87% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Delhi Middle sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 27.9%; this one delivers 22.1%.

Around the school, census data for Merced County shows median household earnings sit near $65,510, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 16%. Across Merced County's 117 public schools (combined enrollment of about 59,456 students), Delhi Middle is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Delhi High, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Delhi Middle ranks 5th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 28.1%.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Delhi Middle has declined 5%, going from 388 students in 2018 to 367 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 27.7:1 in 2018 to 17.5:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.